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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,948.06, 8,921.39 and 1,788.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,948.06, 8,921.39 and 1,788.07 is: 2,681.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,948.06 : 8,921.39 = 1,788.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,948.06/8,921.39 = 1,788.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,948.06x = 8,921.39 × 1,788.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,948.06x = 15,952,051.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,952,051.98/5,948.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,681.89

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